Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (http://business.toshiba.com) - with help from the general public - selects Grayslake, Ill. animal rescue and adoption center, Save-A-Pet, as the winner of its second annual Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest. The Chicago-area charity was one of nearly 80 U.S. nonprofit organizations submitting a two-minute or less video - outlining its mission while articulating how the technology upgrade would benefit the organization - onto Toshiba's corporate social responsibility Facebook portal, Toshiba for Good. 

Save-A-Pet finished first over four other finalists in a nationwide vote that took place from Feb. 12 to March 10, and will receive a new technology upgrade totaling $102,000.  The prize package consists of Toshiba products and services and includes two e-STUDIO^TM multifunction printers, five all-in-one desktop computers, Protégé^® laptop, 50-inch LED HDTV, CAMILEO^® camcorder, two Excite^TM tablets, telephone system, memory cards and 50 LED lights to better conserve energy and streamline operation costs for the nonprofit.  Save-A-Pet also receives Toshiba's award-winning Encompass^TM Analysis, which will assist in optimizing their print fleet while providing a security assessment and green analysis.

Save-A-Pet provides a safe haven for abused, neglected, injured, lost, or potentially euthanized animals.   The organization doesn't place a limit on the amount of care it provides for an animal while providing rescued dogs and cats the greatest opportunity for a second chance.  It is also one of the largest no-kill rescue centers in Lake County, Ill. and one of the few full-time operating adoption centers in the greater Northern Chicago area.  As a result of the nonprofit organization's efforts, more than 40,000 cats and dogs have been successfully adopted.

The contest's four runners-up: Richmond, Calif.-based Bay Area Rescue Mission, Habilitat, located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Woburn, Mass.-based NuPath, Inc. and Victim Assistance Program in Akron, Ohio will all receive new Toshiba technology products and services worth $31,000. 

"Save-A-Pet clearly struck a chord with our voters," said Bill Melo, vice president of marketing, services & solutions at Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.  "In addition to providing a stable and nurturing adoption center for marginalized dogs and cats in the greater Chicago area, the organization helps ensure these animals land in caring homes and we are thrilled to play a role in helping Save-A-Pet further its mission."

"Needless to say, our entire team is ecstatic about winning the Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest," said Erica Wyatt, executive director at Save-A-Pet.  "Considering we were competing against organizations with other remarkable missions, our staff is humbled that so many people took the time to recognize us for this unbelievable prize.  Through Toshiba's generous donation, we are now better able to help even more dogs and cats find great homes."

Cleveland-based MedWish International, which recycles medical supplies and equipment discarded by local hospitals, medical device companies and individuals and redistributes the supplies to developing nations, won last year's Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest.

About Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.

Irvine, Calif.-based Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., (TABS) is an independent operating company of Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest electronics/electrical equipment company. TABS is a leading managed document services (MDS) provider with experts that help organizations take control of document security, workflow and print environments. With the award-winning Encompass^TM managed print services (MPS) program, e-STUDIO^TM line of multifunction printers (MFPs), toner products and retail information/thermal printing systems, TABS is leading the way for businesses to print smarter, work safer and conserve resources. For more information on Toshiba solutions and services available in the United States and Latin America, please visit www.business.toshiba.com.